Autodesk Revit up to 2025 DWG File heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Autodesk Revit. Affected is an unknown function of the component DWG File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-2497. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Autodesk Revit. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component DWG File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A maliciously crafted DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can cause a Stack-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

The advisory is available at autodesk.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-2497 since 03/18/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234621 (Autodesk Revit 2025.x < 2025.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2025.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (234621). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 234621
Nessus Name: Autodesk Revit 2025.x < 2025.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Revit 2025.4.1

Timelineinfo

03/18/2025 🔍
04/15/2025 +27 days 🔍
04/15/2025 +0 days 🔍
08/19/2025 +126 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-2497 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2497
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304930

Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2025 23:18
Updated: 08/19/2025 17:46
Changes: 04/15/2025 23:18 (64), 04/19/2025 00:43 (2), 08/19/2025 17:46 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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